Pongal is a four-day-long harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India in from January 14th to 17th. The word ‘pongal’ in Tamil literally translates to “to boil. People boil freshly-harvested rice, along with milk and jaggery in a new clay pot. They let the boiling concoction spill over, because it is considered to be auspicious. It is believed the spilling represents abundance and prosperity. Learn about Indian Culture Values with Culture Buff Games. Get FREE INTERACTIVE GAMES on Indian values, traditions and culture at www.culturebuffgames.com